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53.37. pg_views
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53.37. pg_views #

The view pg_views provides access to useful information about each view in the database.

Table 53.37. pg_views Columns

Column Type

Description

schemaname name (references pg_namespace.nspname)

Name of schema containing view

viewname name (references pg_class.relname)

Name of view

viewowner name (references pg_authid.rolname)

Name of view's owner

definition text

View definition (a reconstructed SELECT query)

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